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Published in: Surgical Endoscopy 11/2008

01-11-2008 | Technique

New technique for the retraction of the liver in laparoscopic gastrectomy

Authors: Yoshihisa Sakaguchi, Osamu Ikeda, Yasushi Toh, Yoshiro Aoki, Norifumi Harimoto, Junya Taomoto, Takaaki Masuda, Takefumi Ohga, Eisuke Adachi, Takeshi Okamura

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 11/2008

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Abstract

We developed a new technique for the retraction of the liver using a Penrose drain and a J-shaped retractor, which is both an easy and time-saving method that provides a good view during laparoscopic gastrectomy without damaging the liver.
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Kojima K, Yamashita T, Inokuchi M et al (2002) Technical standardization of laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy. How to approach and dissect lymph nodes stations? (in Japanese) J Jpn Soc Endosc Surg 7:254–258
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Metadata
Title
New technique for the retraction of the liver in laparoscopic gastrectomy
Authors
Yoshihisa Sakaguchi
Osamu Ikeda
Yasushi Toh
Yoshiro Aoki
Norifumi Harimoto
Junya Taomoto
Takaaki Masuda
Takefumi Ohga
Eisuke Adachi
Takeshi Okamura
Publication date
01-11-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 11/2008
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-008-9801-7

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